crochet

verb

Definition of crochetnext
as in to knit

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Recent Examples of crochet Their mom, Connie — a stay-at-home mother of five based in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin — says crocheting was always part of their everyday life. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026 In addition to raising livestock, canning foods, harvesting her own fruits and vegetables, crocheting and more, the country music star takes pride in her farm-to-table way of living. — Christina Dugan Ramirez , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026 Plus, this muted green tone is earthy, grounded, and classy, pairing with anything from denim layers to crochet wedges. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026 For more than 15 years, a 91-year-old has given comfort to cats by crocheting toys for them at Anti-Cruelty. — Noel Brennan, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crochet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crochet
  1. knit
  2. quilt
  3. embroider
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  • This midi skirt looks good when styled with anything from a graphic T-shirt, a form-fitting cardigan, a chunky pullover knit, a button-down blouse, and everything in between.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2026
  • This cashmere-blend sweater brings the relaxed feel of Holmes’ knit to the outfit, with a loose fit that gives you breathing room.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of knit
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  • Before there was body doubling, there were quilting bees, Trappist monasteries, and, presumably, colonoscopy-prep parties.
    — Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
  • Freedom quilts with those shapes were sometimes used as maps.
    — Ashley Mackin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Definition of quilt
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  • Related Articles Jenner joined her daughter in an equally dramatic look, sporting a black and white velvet hooded cape with two scorpions embroidered across the chest.
    — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Wearing our matching navy-blue pajamas with our names embroidered over the SeaDream logo, my son and I tucked into our savory, satisfying midnight snack.
    — Amanda Eyre Ward, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of embroider

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“Crochet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crochet. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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